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Step
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Tying Instruction: |
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1
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Attach thread and wrap a threadbase to above the hook
barb. |
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2
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Tie in the tail material above the hook barb. Tail length
equals 1/2 hookshank length. |
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3
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Tie in the body materials on the side of the hookshank
at the bend. |
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4
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Wrap a thread base to appx 3 eye lengths behind the
hook eye. Whip finish or half hitch and cut off the thread. |
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5
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Granny Weave the body to appx 3 eye lengths behind hook
eye.Note: See the Fly Anglers On Line website (www.flyanglersonline.com)
for more detailed instructions on doing the Granny Weave. |
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6
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Re-attach the thread and tie off the body materials.
Cut excess abdomen materials. |
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7
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Tie in the wingcase material on top of the hookshank
behind the bend. |
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8
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Tie in leg material on top of the body. |
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9
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Dub a thorax to appx 3 eye lengths behind hook eye.
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10
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Palmer wrap the leg hackle to appx 3 eye lengths behind
hook eye. Tie in and cut off excess. |
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11
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Trim flat the leg hackle on top of the thorax. |
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12
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Pull wingcase material to appx 1 eye length behind
hook eye. Tie in and cut off excess. |
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13
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Tie in optional antennae if used. |
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14
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Whip-finish a small neat head. |
